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Tradition and colour mark Dashami festivities in Kolkata

RRAG told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that indigenous people in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts face racial violence, killings, and discrimination. It cited army attacks, exclusion from reforms, and removal of “Adivasi” from textbooks, urging effective international action against such abuses.

Karnataka State Film Awards 2021: Rakshit, Archana bag Best Actor, Actress; Yuvarathnaa named Best Popular Film

Shubman Gill is set to captain India’s ODI team for the upcoming series in Australia, marking a new chapter in his leadership. Succeeding Rohit Sharma, Gill brings an impressive record of 2,775 runs at an average of 59.04, including eight centuries. This tour presents his first foreign captaincy challenge, where he aims to guide a…

Union home minister Amit Shah urges Bastar villagers to persuade youths in Maoist ranks to surrender, contribute in development

Sharad Purnima, a highly sacred observance, will occur on October 6, 2025, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi, and the Moon God. This auspicious day, also known as Kojagiri Purnima, commemorates Lord Krishna’s Raas Leela with Radha and Gopis. Devotees perform various pujas, observe fasts, and offer kheer, believing it brings blessings and fulfills wishes.

Pan-India actress Tamannaah Bhatia, celebrated for recent performances, once revealed her strong belief that initial relationship issues inevitably persist. This personal insight resurfaces as reports confirm her split from actor Vijay Varma. Their highly publicized romance, which began on “Lust Stories 2” and was later confirmed, has reportedly ended, drawing significant public attention to their…

Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, wife of filmmaker V. Shantaram, has passed away at 94 due to age-related issues. Known for her iconic roles in ‘Pinjara’ and ‘Do Aankhe Bara Haath’, she significantly contributed to the golden era of Indian cinema. Her funeral was held at Shivaji Park Crematorium, attended by close family and admirers.

Microsoft plans to launch an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming service. This will allow users to stream certain games without a Game Pass subscription. Internal testing is underway, with a public beta expected soon. The free tier will include pre-roll ads and session limits. This initiative aims to make cloud gaming more accessible.

Inaamulhaq, the actor, speaks out against Bollywood casting practices. He highlights manipulation and favoritism by middlemen. Inaamulhaq questions the transparency of casting agents. Directors also face scrutiny for their role in shortlisting actors. He notes the frustration of many outsiders in the industry. This raises concerns about fairness in talent selection.